While medicinal cannabis has been available legally in Australia for some time, the latest CAMS survey found the majority of patients were still using illicit sources.The results from the Cannabis As Medicine Survey (CAMS:18), conducted by researchers at the University of Sydney between September 2018 and March 2019* with...

Elevated levels of lead reportedly detected in some hemp products stocked on shelves in Florida have caused concern.According to a WFSU Media report, Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Director of Cannabis Holly Bell informed a recent meeting of the state Hemp Advisory Committee that elevated lead levels...

Australian medical cannabis companies Cannatrek and THC Global (ASX:THC) have signed a supply and manufacturing agreement that appears to involve a bit of barter.THC Global has operations in Canada and a pharmaceutical production facility in Southport in Queensland, claimed to be one of the largest pharmaceutical GMP cannabis manufacturing...

Last week was Hemp Week across the USA, but in the state of Colorado a special local event was officially proclaimed by the state's government.As we recently mentioned, a national Hemp Week was held last week - an initiative of the Hemp Industries Association (HIA) that is now in...

Seven U.S. CBD companies are collaborating in a study measuring the effects on the liver from daily use of full spectrum hemp derived CBD and CBD isolate.Back in August last year, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it was "excited" about cannabidiol but needed more data to determine...

U.S. castile soap giant Dr. Bronner's says it is now sourcing its entire supply of organic hemp seed oil from U.S. farmers.It's not a piddling amount either - the company uses 30 tonnes of hemp seed oil annually for its range of soap and body care products.Dr. Bronner's originally...

A Washington State University study indicates post‑traumatic distress disorder sufferers could find relief from symptoms with cannabis - at least in the short term.The study led by Dr. Carrie Cuttler, a Washington State University assistant professor of psychology, analyzed data of more than 400 PTSD patients who tracked changes...

The potential for cannabidiol to be sold over the counter in Australia is an exciting prospect for many. Here are some key dates for the process that lies ahead.Cannabidiol (CBD) is a non-intoxicating cannabinoid that can be extracted from the hemp plant. There is some clinical and/or anecdotal evidence...

Hemp Black, a subsidiary of Australia’s Ecofibre (ASX:EOF), sold tens of thousands of its new face masks during May according to Ecofibre.As we reported in early May, the new face mask uses anti-microbial copper technology yarns for the exterior layers and an inner layer of Hemp Black material...

What was previously known as Hemp History Week in the USA started on the weekend with a new name - Hemp Week.An initiative of the Hemp Industries Association (HIA) and now in its 11th year, the event is supported by industry participants and advocates from all over the USA....